Synonyms

forgotten

American

[fer-got-n] / fərˈgɒt n /

verb

a past participle of forget.

forgotten British

/ fəˈɡɒtən /

verb

a past participle of forget

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Usage

See forget.

Other Word Forms

half-forgotten adjective
quasi-forgotten adjective
unforgotten adjective
well-forgotten adjective

Example Sentences

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But knowing our luck, we’ll be struggling with forgotten passwords for our smart toothbrushes and buggy firmware updates for our flying cars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"Their bravery, their sacrifice and their names will not be forgotten," Springsteen said about the two deceased Americans.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Andy Pages hasn’t forgotten about last postseason, though he’d like to.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Stephen Smith, a boxer turned coach from a family of boxers - including former world champions Callum Smith and Liam Smith - says retired fighters become "vulnerable" and can feel "forgotten".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

I’d forgotten how much I hated this class.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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